THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN — The Government of South Sudan has defended its engagement with Crawford Capital. This follows sanctions announced by the United States Department of State against the company over allegations of corruption and revenue diversion.
Official Statement from the Government
On Wednesday, Ateny Wek Ateny, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, articulated the government’s position. He emphasized that the partnership with Crawford Capital is part of a strategic digital transformation agenda.
The government aims to modernize public administration and enhance service delivery across South Sudan. In the statement, Ateny affirmed, “The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services affirms its official engagement with Crawford Capital Ltd., in supporting the development and research of electronic government services (e-services) in South Sudan.”
Goals of the Collaboration
The collaboration is designed to strengthen digital workflows and improve
